It also doesn’t seem to be a problem if family members of the politician get the bribesSo...how exactly is this that much worse than the "quasi-bribes" most elected legislators accept on a regular basis?? lol
So if the bribe is in the form of gold bars and an envelope full of cash...it = "bad"
If they launder it through a PAC or industry-hosted fundraiser first, it = "acceptable form of lobbying"?
The "money = speech" rules are getting more and more convoluted.
Any politicians who accept PAC money are being bribed, nobody should be kidding themselves about that.
As I see it, him receiving the bribe in the form of gold bars and envelopes of cash is just bypassing the middle man of having to rent out a venue, make people rent a tux, and pay for a $400/plate dinner.
I think the Governor will make that decision for you won’t he?
Assuming he resigns. But Menendez is also up for election in 2024 which is what I suspect PloverWing was referring to.
Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer said on Friday that Mr Menendez had decided to step down as chairman of the influential committee "until the matter has been resolved".
New Jersey Democratic Rep. Andy Kim announced Saturday that he’ll run next year [in the Democratic primaries] against Sen. Bob Menendez in the wake of the senator’s indictment and refusal to step down.
Menendez didn't resign last time and it went to verdict. I doubt he will this time so it doesn't seem likely there will be any appointments.There we go.
Given that the election is as soon as 2024, I might rather see Menendez' successor be picked in a primary race, rather than appointed by the governor, because whoever the governor appoints would automatically become an incumbent, and would get a boost thereby in the next election. If the governor does end up appointing someone, much will depend on Murphy's wisdom in that choice.
Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) and his wife have been indicted on federal bribery charges offenses, Justice Department officials announced Friday morning.
“Over $480,000 in cash—much of it stuffed into envelopes and hidden in clothing, closets, and a safe—was discovered in the home
indictment
Sen. Bob Menendez suggests cash found in bribery raid came from ‘personal savings’
“I have withdrawn thousands of dollars in cash from my personal savings account, what I have kept for emergencies and because of the history of my family facing confiscation in Cuba,” Menendez said during a press conference in Union, New Jersey.
“Now this may seem old-fashioned, but these were monies drawn from my personal savings account based on the income that I have lawfully derived,” the Democrat added.
Those belonged to his great-great-great granpappy who participated in the gold-rush of '49...riiiiight. What's his excuse for the gold bars?
I could buy it if it was just a few grand. Maybe even 10-20. But nobody engaged in legitimate business needs over $500,000 in emergency cash on hand.Sen. Bob Menendez suggests cash found in bribery raid came from ‘personal savings’
“I have withdrawn thousands of dollars in cash from my personal savings account, what I have kept for emergencies and because of the history of my family facing confiscation in Cuba,” Menendez said during a press conference in Union, New Jersey.
“Now this may seem old-fashioned, but these were monies drawn from my personal savings account based on the income that I have lawfully derived,” the Democrat added.
What if Fidel Castro comes at you bro? What then?I could buy it if it was just a few grand. Maybe even 10-20. But nobody engaged in legitimate business needs over $500,000 in emergency cash on hand.